Andrew Scott's Shakespeare Drama Leads British Independent Film Awards Nominations

2026, November 3

United Kingdom

The British drama Elsinore, starring Andrew Scott, dominated the 2026 British Independent Film Awards nominations, receiving 12 nominations. The film, directed by Simon Stone, tells the story of actor Ian Charleson as he prepares to perform Shakespeare's Hamlet during the final months of his life before dying of AIDS in 1990. Scott received a nomination for lead performance, alongside recognition for the film's direction and screenplay.

Clio Barnard's I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning followed with eight nominations, while Ashley Walters' directorial debut Animol received seven. This year's awards continue to use non-gendered acting categories, recognising performances without separate male and female classifications. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at London's Roundhouse on 6 December 2026.